Hi, I'm trained and experienced in family law, and I would love to help you through your current situation.

max713 :

Yes, you can reopen based on new facts; clear error by your attorney would be sufficient.

max713 :

Does that make sense?

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

Yes but the grounds for reconsideration would be (1) an intervening change in controlling law, (2) the availability of new evidence, (3) the need to correct clear error or prevent manifest injustice - Which one is this error - no change in law, attorney knew mortgage was 10,000 month, # XXXXX possibly?

max713 :

Yes, it would be 3.

max713 :

... you could argue it was caused by your attorney's clear error.

max713 :

... AND that to continue without correcting the error would cause injustice.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

what about mediator in case? Is he equally liable?

max713 :

No.

max713 :

Mediators are not held liable for the agreement.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

so if Attorney agreed to language Mediator recommended he is held responsible because he was to represent my best interest?

max713 :

Correct.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

My Attorney golfs with Judge that presided over case so it makes it difficult for me. Is my time limit 10 days from date Judge signed consent?

max713 :

It is if you're filing a motion to reconsider.

max713 :

However, you can also motion to reopen at a later time on the basis of new facts or clear error.

max713 :

If a judge favors your former attorney, it will be more difficult though.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

I was told by clerk at courthouse that I needed to file a motion for rehearing on consent final judgment. Judge signed 7/27/2012

max713 :

Then, you still have time to do so.

max713 :

I would recommend hiring a different attorney to help, unless you believe your attorney can do it right this time.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

Since he has not returned my calls, emails asking for resolution to this problem I gathered he did not want to admit to any mistake in front of his peer.

max713 :

Right, that makes sense.

max713 :

Well, to proceed with a different attorney, you will need to request from the court that he be withdrawn.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

If I file pro se, can I have an Attorney review the document for me? Does this Attorney have to disclose they reviewed the document?

max713 :

No, you can have standby counsel that has limited role of representation (that does not include trial representation)

max713 :

You can absolutely do that.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

I know I have the right to ask the court that he be withdrawn, the problem is I am also fighting for custody of my daughter and my ex is an attorney.

max713 :

Got it.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

So I retain different Counsel to represent me with filing of motion for rehearing? Is that acceptable with still having current Attorney on custody battle?

max713 :

Yes.

max713 :

First of all, you may co-counsel.

max713 :

Second of all, you may have standby counsel who has limited role of representation.

max713 :

Does that make sense?

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

So basically I cannot file the Motion for Rehearing pro se? How can I be co-counsel if I am not an Attorney?

max713 :

I'm sorry, I meant you can have co-counselors (more than one attorney).

max713 :

Sorry if that was unclear - the way I said it.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

Is there any legal forms that would help in drafting pro se that I could access to help draft this Motion?

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

Want to be sure I understand, another Attorney would not be able to review my pro se motion unless I hired them as co-counsel correct?

max713 :

No, that's not true.

max713 :

You can hire standby counsel.

max713 :

Sorry for the confusion.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

How is standby counsel defined in document? New Attorney just attends hearing that would be scheduled once I file Motion?

max713 :

True, and you do not have to report standby counsel to the court.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

So standby counsel just comes to hearing with me?

max713 :

Or, he or she can choose to review documents ONLY.

max713 :

It depends on the retainer agreement.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

Since time is of essence, I need to proceed, does case law have to be cited?

max713 :

No, but you should cite relevant law.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

In other words if I word the Motion incorrectly and Judge denies request for hearing, I do not get another chance?

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

Where does one research relevant law?

max713 :

Great question.

max713 :

You're in Florida, correct?

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

This is not an Appeal. I understood from Clerk that I have the right to ask for rehearing before 10 days is up from date Judge signed.

JACUSTOMER-7r3ko923- :

Yes I am in Florida

max713 :

There's a pretty great sample: http://www.scribd.com/doc/58160917/Motion-for-Rehearing-and-or-Reconsideration

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